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Canon G15 vs FujiFilm JX300

Portability
86
Imaging
37
Features
58
Overall
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Canon PowerShot G15 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31

Canon G15 vs FujiFilm JX300 Key Specs

Canon G15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 352g - 107 x 76 x 40mm
  • Introduced September 2012
  • Superseded the Canon G12
  • Renewed by Canon G16
FujiFilm JX300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Additionally Known as FinePix JX305
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Canon G15 vs FujiFilm JX300 Overview

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Canon G15 vs FujiFilm JX300, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the G15 (12MP) and the JX300 (14MP) is relatively similar but the G15 (1/1.7") and JX300 (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

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The G15 was unveiled 21 months later than the JX300 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the G15 grades vs the JX300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the FujiFilm JX300

 G15 JX300 
RevealedSeptember 2012January 2011More recent by 21 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Canon G15

 JX300 G15 

Common features in the Canon G15 and FujiFilm JX300

 G15 JX300 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Canon G15 vs FujiFilm JX300 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Canon G15 has exterior dimensions of 107mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm JX300 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the G15 compared to the JX300.

Canon G15 vs FujiFilm JX300 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G15 and JX300 is 86 and 95 respectively.

Canon G15 vs FujiFilm JX300 top view buttons comparison

Canon G15 vs FujiFilm JX300 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specs. The photograph underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the G15 and JX300.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G15 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the FujiFilm JX300 will deliver more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The more modern G15 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon G15 vs FujiFilm JX300 sensor size comparison

Canon G15 vs FujiFilm JX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G15 vs FujiFilm JX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G15 Portrait photography information
FujiFilm JX300 Portrait photography information
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has manual focus
above average flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
provides face detect focus
exports RAW files
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon G15 Street photography info
FujiFilm JX300 Street photography info
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/1.7")
more heavy than competitors (352 grams)
55
lighter than competition in class (130g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon G15 Sports photography features
FujiFilm JX300 Sports photography features
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
good battery power (350 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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resolution is good (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (180 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G15 Travel photography details
FujiFilm JX300 Travel photography details
61
good battery power (350 shots)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (352g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
terrible battery power (180 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G15 Landscape photography advice
FujiFilm JX300 Landscape photography advice
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has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
good battery power (350 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
lack of Timelapse recording
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decently wide (28mm)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery power (180 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G15 as a Vlogging camera
FujiFilm JX300 as a Vlogging camera
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quite wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (352 grams)
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decently wide (28mm)
lighter than competition in class (130g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic port
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Canon G15 vs FujiFilm JX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G15 and FujiFilm JX300
 Canon PowerShot G15FujiFilm FinePix JX300
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot G15 FujiFilm FinePix JX300
Also called - FinePix JX305
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-09-17 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 5 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 12800 1600
Max boosted ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/2.6-6.2
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT PureColor II G LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1800 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 352 grams (0.78 lbs) 130 grams (0.29 lbs)
Dimensions 107 x 76 x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 46 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 19.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 165 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 shots 180 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-10L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD / SDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $499 $110